When to plant calendula in Alexandra
- Sow in trays: early Feb to early SepAlexandra area, temperate oceanic
- Move seedlings out: mid Mar to early OctAlexandra area, temperate oceanic
- Sow in the ground: mid Mar to early JunAlexandra area, temperate oceanic
- Plant seedlings: mid Mar to early OctAlexandra area, temperate oceanic
- Sow in the ground: late Aug to early OctAlexandra area, temperate oceanic
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Alexandra. Microclimates vary: frost hollows and hills run later.
A tough, sunny cool-season flower with edible petals. It attracts hoverflies and ladybirds that eat aphids, and keeps flowering through autumn, winter and spring when little else does. A great partner for brassicas and salad greens.